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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the practice of "pulling" that Twain wrote against in chapter 10?
(a) Where a captain could sue a sailor for disobeying a command.
(b) Where a sailor could sue their captain for wrongful treatment.
(c) Where a captain could sue an investor for inappropriate preparations.
(d) Where a sailor could sue other sailors for wrongful treatment.

2. When did Twain arrive at Hawaii?
(a) Sunday evening.
(b) Saturday evening.
(c) Saturday morning.
(d) Sunday morning.

3. What differences in Honolulu and San Francisco did Twain observe in chapter 4?
(a) Fragrant plants, culture, and unpredictable weather.
(b) Fragrant plants and culture.
(c) Unpredictable weather and culture.
(d) Fragrant plants and unpredictable weather.

4. Who did Twain blame for the Hawaiians' lingering ancient customs of a barbarous age?
(a) No one.
(b) Mr. Brown.
(c) The Hawaiian natives.
(d) Bishop Staley.

5. Which fruit's quality surprised Twain in Kona in chapter 19?
(a) Nectarines.
(b) Peaches.
(c) Strawberries.
(d) Canteloupes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which island was the captain of the burned Hornet hopeful of reaching?

2. What extra food did the captain make for Twain during his trip to Hawaii in chapter 18?

3. How long were the remains of Princess Victoria scheduled to lie in state?

4. Who did Twain blame for the bones being left uncovered in the burial ground in chapter 7?

5. What state did the Hornet leave on January 15?

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